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10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:31 am
by NEW
Yes I know Diesel is the devils work.... but. I am now in possession of a diesel platkar. It is my first diesel vehicle.
I see there has been some fierce arguing about 50ppm vs 10ppm in the past with some interesting allegations flung around but not in this forum (where the real experts hang out
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So, should one buy 10ppm instead of 50ppm for the modern diesel engine? Why and what is the advantages? What effects will it have on longevity of various things including mother earth?
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 12:00 pm
by NEW
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 12:11 pm
by Paul#25
For me the biggest advantage of filling both my oil burners up with Sasol 10ppm is the price. The 2 Sasol filling stations near me are by far the cheapest in the Edenvale and Bedfordview area. I can't give definitive answer on which gives better performance but I do tend to see less smoke when using the 10ppm over the 50ppm. My VW platkar is a dog to drive on 500ppm.
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 12:21 pm
by KurtG
You can use either 50 or 10, 50 is usually around 36ppm anyway and modern diesels are designed for low sulphuric diesel
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 2:09 pm
by Mad Manny
What vehicle?
Older Diesels like the Isuzu KB280DT prefer 500ppm.
If it's a modern Common Rail Diesel use 50ppm.
10ppm is better but not worth the additional cost...
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 2:09 pm
by Mad Manny
Just to add - it's not easy finding 500ppm is Gauteng these days...
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 2:36 pm
by NEW
Modern Common Rail.... Small diesel in a shoebox SUV...
Not even one person suggested 2SO.... I am disappointed.
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:36 pm
by Wave
10PPM everytime, the lower sulphur levels pollute the engine oil less, extending the life of the engines internals.
As Paul said, around Edenvale the Sasol 10PPM is the cheapest diesel anyway, so for me it's a no brainer.
The people on this forum know that 2SO is a waste of money and not needed...
If the vehicle manufacturers say do not use 2SO
If the petrol companies say do not use 2SO
If the people who make 2SO say don't use 2SO
Why on earth would you want to add an oil for your 2 stroke weed eater into your modern common rail 4 stroke diesel engine?
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:38 pm
by NEW
I don't.
But I get this eerie feeling someone somewhere might suggest it...
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:39 pm
by NEW
Wave wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:36 pm
As Paul said, around Edenvale the Sasol 10PPM is the cheapest diesel anyway, so for me it's a no brainer.
I do not know diesel prices I'm afraid.... Attention. I will start paying it....
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:47 pm
by Paul#25
I think a person with 2SO leanings would not be foolish enough to try ply his snake oil deviance here.
There is an app called Pit Stop that is a good guide to Diesel prices in your area.
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:53 pm
by NEW
Thank you Paul! I am downloading that app as I type this....
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:09 pm
by Mad Manny
Newly re-opened Caltex near me has 50ppm for R14:98.
Then there's a Caltex Rabie at 15:14 & a Total near here at the same.
10ppm at a Sasol in Northwold is around R15:30.
In Pretoria East I couldn't find a place selling for less than R16:00.
One BP (who are very expensive) was R16:69... 
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:51 pm
by Mike Nel
NEW wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2019 2:36 pm
Modern Common Rail.... Small diesel in a shoebox SUV...
Not even one person suggested 2SO.... I am disappointed.
Craig Lines (Hunter) will be here shortly to suggest 2SO
Re: 10ppm v 50ppm v 500ppm
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:08 pm
by NEW
Edited: Nevermind!
Even stirring about 2so is not funny!